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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 53.15 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 53.15 and 26.27 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 53.15 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/53.15 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 53.15 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.25/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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